Job Description

Shift Operations Technician

Up to £35,000 DoE + Benefits

Nottingham

We're currently seeking a Shift Operator / Operations Technician / Plant Operator to work on a Biomass Power Station which is based in the Nottingham area. You will be responsible for carrying out operations & first line maintenance activities on the power & process plant on site.

As a Shift Operations Technician, your duties will include:

Controlling & monitoring process plant operations using control systems, so experience of SCADA or DCS would be advantageous.

Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on the mechanical plant such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors etc.

Performing mobile plant operations, such as on forklifts, when required.

Ensuring adherence with health & safety requirements at all time.

Other duties as required.

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to have proven experience in a similar Operations Technician / Plant Operator / Process Operator position, ideally in a power generation / renewable energy / biomass / CHP / process plant environment. You will also need to hold an engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / HNC / HND / City & Guilds etc.) along with having good first line mechanical fault finding & maintenance skills.

This is a shift-based role, where you will be working on a 12 hour 4 on & 4 off rotation (day & nights). They're offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience, plus the company benefits & overtime.

If you would like to apply for this Plant Operator / Operations Technician / Process Operator role, then please send a copy of your CV to kshinn@astutetechnical.co.uk, or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 for more information.

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.